Four Corners 4 - Unit 5 Lesson C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 Lesson C in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "delayed", "expire", "guarantee", etc.

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Four Corners 4
so far [phrase]

in a continuous manner up to the present moment

Ex: I have n't made any mistakes so far .

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .
delayed [adjective]

happening later than the intended or expected time

Ex: There was a delayed reaction to the surprising news at the meeting .

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

Ex: The city is upgrading its public transportation infrastructure .

(of a document, contract, etc.) to no longer be legally recognized because of reaching the end of validity period

Ex: The warranty on the laptop expired just before it started having technical issues , leaving him responsible for repair costs .
issue [noun]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

Ex: The hotel management addressed the issue of the malfunctioning air conditioning units .

to sell more tickets or accept more reservations than the available number of seats, rooms, etc.

Ex: The cruise line often overbooks , hoping that some passengers will cancel .

to formally promise that specific conditions related to a product, service, etc. will be fulfilled

Ex: The manufacturer guarantees that the washing machine will be free from defects for two years after purchase .
packed [adjective]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

Ex: The theater was so packed that latecomers had to stand at the back .

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

Ex: She realized she had overrated the difficulty of the exam after scoring well .
overpriced [adjective]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

Ex: The hotel stay felt overpriced given its poor facilities .
discount [noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: During the holiday sale , many items were available at a significant discount , attracting a large crowd of shoppers .
arrival [noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: She eagerly awaited the arrival of her friends at the airport .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Last week , she reminded the team about the important client meeting .
luggage [noun]

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

Ex: They bought new luggage for their overseas vacation .
to warn [verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .